Emil Danenberg Collection

The Emil Danenberg Collection covers the period from 1895 to 1994; the bulk of the materials date from 1957 to 1982. The collection consists of concert programs and reviews, letters, recordings, photographs, autographs, posters, and other miscellaneous documents related to Danenberg’s performing career with various performers and ensembles, including the New Hungarian Quartet, violinist Matthew Raimondi, cellist Pierre Fournier, and violinist Andor Toth; his career as a music educator at UNC Chapel Hill and at Oberlin Conservatory; his presidency at Oberlin College; his childhood; and his relationships with various people and organizations, including his wife, Mary Ann Danenberg, his teacher, Arnold Schoenberg, and Marietta College, where he received an honorary degree.

This series contains concert programs of Danenberg’s performances at Oberlin Conservatory, UCLA Berkeley, and other universities. The programs feature works by Schumann, Bach, Mozart, and Haydn, along with other composers. Materials are arranged chronologically.

This series contains materials related to classes Danenberg taught at UNC Chapel Hill, his presidency at Oberlin College, his honorary degree from Marietta College, recitals by his students, and materials related to his residencies at Oberlin Conservatory. Materials are arranged chronologically by category.

This subseries contains materials related to Danenberg’s "Advanced Techniques in Teaching Piano" class at UNC Chapel Hill, his installation as the eleventh president at Oberlin College, his honorary degree from Marietta College, his memorial service, and his student recitals.

This subseries contains materials related to concerts, master classes, and music festivals given during Danenberg’s residencies.

This series contains letters to Danenberg and recommendation letters from Danenberg from colleagues, friends, and the Cleveland Women’s Orchestra. Materials are arranged alphabetically.

This series contains concert programs and reviews, childhood photos and souvenirs, concert photos, studio portraits, and programs and articles related to Danenberg’s installation as president at Oberlin College. Materials are arranged chronologically.

This subseries contains concert programs and reviews covering Danenberg’s earliest public performances, childhood photos related to Danenberg’s father’s teaching activities, and souvenirs of his musical activities in Hong Kong.

This subseries contains concert programs, reviews, and articles for Danenberg’s later concerts and concert tours and a dedication of Oberlin’s new conservatory building.

This subseries contains programs, articles, and letters related to Danenberg’s installation as president of Oberlin College, studio portraits, materials related to Danenberg’s memorial, and miscellaneous photographs.